Alicante to Köln (Cologne) (ALC–CGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR2105
FR Ryanair
73H
11:10 AM
CET
1:35 PM
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1356
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:00 PM
CET
9:45 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1355
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:50 AM
CET T1
8:35 AM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW858
EW Eurowings
319
6:35 AM
CET T1
9:05 AM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2106
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:15 PM
CET T1
9:00 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Alicante to Köln (Cologne)
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 947 mi 2h 25m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

ALC–CGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 947 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–CGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 11 73H, 7M8 2h25-2h45
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to CGN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to CGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,997
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Köln (Cologne) from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Metric ALC→CGN VLC→CGN PMI→CGN
Distance from ALC 84 mi 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 11 8 40
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 25m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Cologne Bonn Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Köln (Cologne) is 0 hours the same as Alicante.
ALC: CET · CGN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne).
Distance & Flight Time
947 mi / 1,524 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Germany with no restrictions. Spain and Germany are both EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no border checks. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance registration is required.

If you plan to stay in Germany longer than 3 months, you must register your address at the local residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt or Burgeramt) within 14 days of moving in. This applies to everyone in Germany, including German citizens. The registration (Anmeldung) is free and takes about 15 minutes. You will need a confirmation letter from your landlord (Wohnungsgeberbestatigung). EU citizens can live and work in Germany without a work permit.

ALC–CGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Köln (Cologne) route.
Route details
Distance947 mi / 1,524 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 13 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to CGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m. The route covers 947 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from ALC to CGN. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VLC, LPA, EDI, DUB, SOF, BGY, MXP, SVQ, STN, FCO, BCN, VIE, MUC, LIS, RAK, OPO, MAN, ACE, BER, ARN and ZAG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGN to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC and PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to CGN

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALC to CGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to CGN ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 947 miles (1,524 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).